Arts and

Social Creativity Literacy

Literacy

Course: CTE-BuildCur
Course Description: This course introduces the concepts of new literacies in
the 21st century as an evolving social phenomena and shared cultural practices
across learning areas. Field based-interdisciplinary explorations and other
teaching strategies shall be used in this course. The modules are unique in
examining new literacies through multiple theoretical lenses and in highlighting
critical literacy in the list to put premium on the importance of critical thinking
and evaluation of information. It helps in sourcing in the contemporary
information and knowledge production age and aids the teacher in the facilitating
logical interactive classroom discourse and exchanges.

Module 9: Week 17-18 (5 hours)

Instructor: Mr. Jan Marco A. Pacas

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Overview
Against a backdrop of a fast-changing the unending advancements of technology,
technology-savvy students may lose their ability to look at a cardboard box and see a
castle. If one's unique thought is not cultivated and fostered, there might be a danger of
stagnation. The world now needs fresh, vibrant and new ways of seeing things and
solving problems. Creativity is what makes a student think outside the box and combine
fresh unique ideas from what already is. Through creativity. one can go beyond the
conventions and come up with first-hand ideas, alternatives, and possibilities.
Moreover, the role of the arts in fostering creative thinking is very vital. The arts give
expression to our understanding, our imagination, and our creativity" (Nunan, 2010) as
cited in Creativity and the arts in the primary school, 2009). Art is a valuable tool for
students to develop their abilities to think, analyze and solve problems in countless
ways. It enables them to learn how to express themselves, work cooperatively with
others, and understand the world and its diverse cultures. Fostering creativity through
arts helps the young people mentally, socially, and emotionally. The creative skills
students develop through the arts bring them to a world of new ideas and new
experiences.

General Instructions
● Read and follow instructions carefully.

● Some activities require research and thorough reading. Please be responsible to

do your part.

● Learning is self-paced and self-directed. Use your time wisely.

● Your success in this module largely depends on your diligence and hard work in

accomplishing the activities prepared for you.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module, you must have:

A. Presented innovative ideas in solving a community problems through a visual

organizer;
B. Produced an assemblage using recyclable materials in promoting the country; and
C. Enumerated varied art activities to be used in their field of specialization.

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CREATIVITY IN THE 21st CENTURY

Creativity is one of the 4Cs of 21st century learning along with critical thinking,
communication, and collaboration as identified by the United States-based Partnership
for 21st Century Skills (P21). These skills have also been emphasized by the Department
of Education in the country as very important skills students in the 21st century must
possess.

Maybe for many, they think that creativity is a bonus quality lucky people are born with.
When you are amazed of how fast your classmate can think and form ideas out of
nowhere and here you are not even able to imagine even a single idea However, the
reality is, everyone is, and can be, creative Even if you think your mind just works in an
entirely conventional way, there are techniques you can practice and apply to help you
think more creatively

According to UNESCO as cited in Creativity and the arts in primary school (2009), "the
encouragement of creativity from an early age is one of the best guarantees of growth in
a healthy environment of self-esteem and mutual respect critical ingredients for
building a culture of peace".

Creativity involves the rethinking of conventional ideas to form fresh, unique ideas,
alternatives, and possibilities Gardner (1993) described creativity as the ability to solve
problems and fashion products and to raise new questions. Lucas (2001) also described
it as a state of mind in which all our intelligences are working together. Different experts
say different definitions, but when people hear the word "creativity, everyone is one
with that certain "feeling. When you are creative, you are aware of a special excitement,
since it is you expressing yourself in your own way

Crayola (2011) has laid the following answer to the question. "What is Creativity?"

• Creativity means "coming up with new ideas that work

• Creativity is a "habit of mind" for looking at situations in new ways and creating
new ideas.
• Creativity is "thinking outside the box or "divergent thinking'' Creativity is the
act of making connections between seemingly unrelated ideas to make something
new and appropriate.
• Creativity means finding new ways to solve problems and interact with the world
• Creativity is a cycle, an evolving thinking process, that moves from inspiration to
exploration, creation and evaluation.
• Creativity is the ability to see what's not there and create something new.
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• Creativity is more than just brainstorming new ideas. Part of the creative process
is deciding which ideas work best for the particular situation or problem. Every
artist edits, evaluates and revises, building on feedback and inspiration from
others.

Moreover, they (Crayola and the National Association of Elementary School Principals,
in partnership with the National Art Education Association and the Partnership for 21st
Century Skills Crayola NAESP) have also developed the 4Cs of CREATIVITY.

As students in the 21" century, you are expected to possess the 21" century skills, which
include creativity and innovation skills within a comprehensive skills framework, as
suggested by United States-based Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21).

• Think Creatively
• Use a wide range of idea creation techniques (such as brainstorming).
• Create new and worthwhile ideas (both incremental and radical concepts).
• Elaborate, refine, analyze and evaluate their own ideas in order to improve and
maximize creative efforts.
• Work Creatively with Others
• Develop, implement and communicate new ideas to others effectively.
• Be open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives, incorporate group input
and feedback into the work.
• Demonstrate originality and inventiveness in work and understand the real world
limits to adopting new ideas:
• View failure as an opportunity to learn; understand that creativity and innovation
is a long-term, cyclical process of small successes and frequent mistakes.
• Act on creative ideas to make them tangible.

As reflected above, creativity is more than just thinking but also implementing new
ideas. According to Linda Naiman, founder of Creativity at Work. "Creativity involves
two processes: thinking, then producing Innovation is the production or
implementation of an idea. When one has the ideas, but does not act on them, it is not
being creative, only being imaginative. Naiman encourages the usage of arts-based
learning to develop creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

Creativity and Design Thinking for Educators

“You cannot solve a problem with the same mind that created it.”

—Albert Einstein

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The world becomes more complex, and so are problems. Society needs fresh and new
ideas on how to solve these problems. Design thinking is a design methodology that
provides a solution based approach to solving problems. It is often referred to as outside
the box' thinking, as designers are attempting to develop new ways of thinking that do
not abide by the dominant or more common problem solving methods (Dam & Shiang,
2018) Although it is originally anchored for businesses, its principle has been adopted to
different fields and areas Design Thinking is not an exclusive property of designers-all
great innovators in literature, art, music, science, engineering, and business have
practiced it.

As schools and teachers continuously look for innovative ways of equipping students
with skills that would enable them to cope with 21" century demands, cne promising
approach focuses on design thinking. Retna (2013) revealed in his research study on
"Thinking about design thinking: a study of teacher experiences that design thinking
holds the potential for enhancing skills such as creativity, problem solving,
communication and team work as well as empower students to develop empathy for
others within and beyond the community. Moreover, teachers can use design thinking
to re-imagine their classroom through the lens of their students' needs. This for sure
can elevate student engagement and academic outcomes.

Empathising: Understanding the human needs involved.

Defining: Re-framing and defining the problem in human-centric ways.

Ideating: Creating many ideas in ideation sessions.

Prototyping: Adopting a hands-on approach in prototyping.

Testing: Developing a prototype/solution to the problem.

Although the five stages can be seen as sequential as reflected in the diagram, they do
not have to follow any specific order and they can often occur in parallel. and be repeated
iteratively. These stages are understood as different modes that contribute to a project,
rather than sequential steps. Moreover, although there are also different Design
Thinking models proposed by different schools and authors. the central idea remains the
same it offers us a means of digging that bit deeper, it helps us to do the right kind of
research and to prototype and test our products and services so as to uncover new ways
of improving the product, service or design (Dam & Shiang, 2018).

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CREATIVITY THROUGH THE ARTS

How can teachers better meet their students' learning needs? According to Howard
Gardner, in his article entitled The Happy Meeting of Multiple Intelligences and the Arts,
"all of us as human beings possess a number of intellectual potentials... every
intelligence has the potential to be mobilized for the arts" and that "educators should
be sure to nurture each of these intelligences in school".

Gardner's theory supports the fact that there are many ways in which one can show
understanding. As a future teacher, you can encourage limitless possibilities for lifelong
learning which also supports your students skills in creativity and innovation. However,
you need to acquire these skills first. One way to do this is to expose yourself and you
future students to the different arts which include dance, drama, media arts, visual arts
and music.

Arts is more than just painting and drawing It encompasses all other forms of self
expression and personal choice, communication and cultural appreciation. As one
creates and learns in, about, and through the Arts, he/she is able to nurture his her own
natural skills and inclination, foster creativity and innovation, maximize learning
potential, and understand his/her own self as part of a wider world.

The National Coalition for Core Arts Standards (NCCAS) defined artistic literacy as the
ability to understand and contribute to the broad milieu of art related subjects, including
visual arts (painting, pottery, drawing, and so on). theater arts, musical arts, and dance
Students can become engaged in any of these fields through its integration in different
subject areas. Several studies have also pointed out the benefits of giving students the
opportunity to be actively engaged in the arts which include: improved student
performance on standardized tests, stronger academic motivation; and improved social
skills.

Why the Arts are Important

Education in the arts is essential to students intellectual, social, physical, and emotional
growth. Through the study of music, visual arts, and drama and dance, students not only
develop the ability to think creatively and critically, but also develop physical
coordination and the ability to work both independently and with others. In addition,
the creative and practical work encourages students to express themselves in both verbal
and non-verbal ways, and can enable them to discover and develop abilities that can
prove to be rich sources of pleasure later in life. The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8 The
Arts, 1998,

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Drama

The word drama is of Greek origin which means "action. It is one form of human
expression and actors perform on stage and act out events and characters of a story. A
dramatic work is usually called a play, but if you want to specify what type of drama it is,
you can call it a comedy, a tragedy, a farce or tragicomedy or other names Drama
involves the following as cited in De Luca, et.a.l (1997).

• a playwright or dramatist, that is, the author of the play;

• a stage, that is, the area in a playhouse or theatre where the play is performed;
• an audience, that is, the people who go to the theatre to watch the performance.

Drama promotes the development of one's imagination and creativity through self-
expression, decision-making, and problem-solving, it opens one's understanding of
self and of others which promotes appreciation and respect of peoples and cultures in
the world. Moreover, it is also defined as the enactment of real and imagined events
through role-play, play making and performances, enabling individuals and groups to
explore, shape and represent ideas, ings and their consequences in symbolic or dramatic
form (SACSA Framework, 2001).

The following is a short list of the different forms of drama as used by teachers in the
classroom.

Let’s Pretend

While the word "drama" evoke images like scripts, line Let's Pretend Clearning and
bossy directors, Let's Pretend promotes authentic communication highlighting the
beauty of spontaneity it requires mustering up all your language knowledge and
combining it with your imagination.

In this activity, a situation is given and will be portrayed by a group or pair without
memorizing a script

Let’s Act Out

This activity requires time for preparation. Students act out certain role in a scripted
play. They memorize their lines and internalize the character they play. After several
rehearsals, the play is performed on stage with background music, props, and lighting.

Let’s Guess It

In this activity, students are given words or situations to act out using only facial
expressions and body language while the rest of the class will guess what it is: To give a
twist, a timer may be set for this game:

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While performing the activity, the student (doing the act) must stay in character for
her/him to be able to pass the message in this case, students are able to value non verbal
communication.

Let’s Tell a Story

In this activity, students wear a mask (portraying only two emotions - happy and sad)
Students are given roles to play based on a script. Since masks are worn, they have to use
their voices in creating the full picture of the story to the class. interpretation and
expression of the story are C done using only their voices. They must use their voices
effectively to be able to paint images in the stoner's mind

Visual and Media Arts

With the advancement of technology. visual arts are more than what one can portray
through drawing or painting It is more than still and flat pictures; more than making a
simple animation with just a note pad and a pen called a flip book. These new media
technologies that are becoming very accessible and user friendly offer a wide selection
of traditional to digital practices. You can now create artworks from drawing,
photography, collage and assemblage, to digital imaging. computer graphics and
animation, 3D printing, or interactive art. Through these array of visual and media arts
activities, you will not just learn to create art - you will learn to use artistic skills as a
means for exploring the vast world of ideas.

The following is a short list of activities you can do or apply in your own classroom:

1. Line Drawing—a drawing that primarily uses different kinds of lines

2. Collage—putting together photos, pieces of paper etc to form a single idea
3. Painting—an art created with the use of paint pigment, etc to a solid surface
4. Photobook—a collection of photos that tell a story about the person
5. Assemblage—the same with collage only that it is three dimensional
6. Cartooning—a sketch or a drawing often portraying a deep message

Music and Dance

People by nature are musical. Music is everywhere and for most times, you dance to
it, or you express and at the same time hide your feelings through its melody. For
most times, one's first response to music is through the movement of the body For
many cultures, music, singing and dance have no clear divisions they are seen as a
whole activity. Dance and music are unique ways of expressing freely with the voice,
face, and body communicating what one feels and thinks It is a way of developing
confidence while understanding others with different cultures and backgrounds.
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Song, music and dance can help one become more imaginative. self-aware and
collaborative global citizens

Michael Fitzpatrick, a French-American musician, said that, "Playing music -

especially improvisation, and creating music musical composition, are highly
engaging processes that activate multiple areas of the brain and help us to develop
greater creative capacity."

Engage
For you to get personally involved in the lesson and to pre-assess your prior
understanding, please do the following activities.
Activity 1: MIND MAPPING
Directions: You as part of the young generation, as they always say, are the pillars of our
nation. You are considered very important actors in the stage of life. You are not only
“the leaders of tomorrow, but the partners of today.” You are expected to take an active
part in the creation of ideas to improve our country and find new ways and innovative
solutions to address the country’s problems. With this in mind, do the activity below.
1. Identify a problem in your community (proper waste management, road repairs,
drainage system, etc.)
2. Think of creative ways to solve the problem. Reflect on any ideas, possible solutions,
and plans through a mind map. (A mind map is a visual representation of your
thoughts and ideas). Design your own creative, colorful map.

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Activity 2: LET’S ASSEMBLAGE

Directions: Assemble together recyclable materials to create an assemblage that
captures the colorful culture and beauty of your native country. Incorporate the different
elements of color, texture, movement, and pattern in your design. Take a picture of you
with your finished product in two different angles and paste these pictures on a clean
bond paper.

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Evaluate
To check your personal mastery, do what is asked.
Activity 3: TOOLKIT
Directions: Intertwining the arts with different content areas not only boosts students’
academic achievement but also promotes creativity and self-confidence. Think of at
least five activities wherein you can integrate the arts to your field of specialization.

Subject Matter Arts Activities Resources

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